Petersen's Bowhunting Radio

Saddle hunting is all the rage, but this popular hunting method can be intimidating and overwhelming for newcomers. Saddle-hunting experts Carl Kossuth from Tethrd and Shawn Ferguson from Trophyline break down this complicated topic, offer advice for obtaining the necessary gear and share their top tips for saddle-hunting success!

Turkey seasons are opening across the country, and we're here to get you ready to chase gobblers! National Wild Turkey Federation Biologists Derek Alkire and Ryan Boyer discuss conditions around the nation and preview what hunters can expect. We also take a closer look at how turkey populations are doing in the Eastern U.S., discuss the NWTF's new Habitat for the Hatch initiative and, of course, cover bowhunting for birds!

The Bone Collectors — Michael Waddell, Nick Mundt and Travis "T-Bone" Turner — are among the best-known personalities in hunting. They join us to discuss spring turkeys, their love of bowhunting and the future of our sport.

Spring is shed season, and that means it's time to lave up your boots and hit the fields and forests in search of antlers! Shed-hunting experts Cody Gulvas and Clayton Read burn more than 400 miles of boot leather each spring scouting the public lands of Pennsylvania in search of shed antlers. This week, they share their knowledge with you and offer tips to help you find more bone on your next shed hunt.

Eva Shockey is undoubtedly one of bowhunting's best ambassadors. This week, Eva and Todd Snader from Bowtech join us to discuss the brand new Eva Gen 3 bow. Eva also shares her incredible Colorado mule deer hunt from last fall and explains how she maintains a passionate connection with archery and bowhunting despite an extremely busy "mom life".

The Reaser family of Ohio had a 2023 deer season to remember! It started with a 6-year-old taking a big 8-pointer for his first-ever deer and culminated with grandpa taking a 200-inch Booner. Oh, and there were also two more bucks that scored more than 150 inches, plus a unique non-typical taken by a daughter who was eight months pregnant. Hear the incredible story in this week's Bowhunting Podcast.

This is the best big-buck story you'll hear all year! Illinois bowhunter Gage Shepard joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to talk about how he took down his first-ever deer from a saddle — a bruiser that green-scored 200-plus inches — in only his second year of saddle hunting. The kicker? The buck came off a property less than five acres in size!

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Peterson's Bowhunting Podcast with our vivacious host, Christian Berg. Our special guest of the week is the highly regarded hunter, Barry Wenzel from the legendary duo 'Brothers of the Bow', who shares his unrivaled knowledge and experiences in deer hunting. In this podcast, recorded at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Barry retraces more than six decades of his hunting adventures, providing a backdrop for his latest masterpiece 'The Old Man and the Tree'. Barry imparts invaluable insights and emphasizes the criticality of woodsmanship skills for the rising generation of hunters. Regardless of your level of hunting experience, Barry's stories and imparted wisdom promise a fresh perspective on hunting. Jointly with focusing on his remarkable hunting career, Barry also discusses his latest literary venture, encasing his rich expertise and experiences for the benefit of the youth. A native of Pennsylvania, Barry narrates his hunting odyssey, mar

Levi Morgan is one of America's most successful bowhunters and a 16-time world champion tournament archer. The greatest shooter ever to play the 3-D archery game joins us to discuss his new sponsorship deal with Altra Arrows and dishes his personal thoughts on the future of bowhunting, the impact crossbows are having on our sport and how recent personal struggles have changed his perspective on the role archery and bowhunting plays in his life.

It's our annual visit to the Lancaster Archery Classic! We are joined by Master's Open Pro champion Benton Christensen from Prime Archery, Bowtech shooter Paige Pearce and Darton shooter Tate Morgan to talk tournament shooting and swap bowhunting stories from last fall.

The 2024 Archery Trade Show recently concluded in St. Louis. This week, Lancaster Archery's PJ Reilly joins us to discuss some of the most exciting new bowhunting products seen at the show. We also preview the 2024 Lancaster Archery Classic taking place this weekend as most of the world's top shooters converge on Eastern Pennsylvania.

If you think all camouflage is the same, think again! This week, we do a deep dive on Code of Silence, clothing a brand that keeps bowhunters concealed both audibly and visually thanks to host of innovative features. From completely silent fabrics to incredible to late-season warmth to an exclusive, light-absorbing camouflage pattern that makes you virtually disappear in the woods, Code of Silence truly stands apart from the crowd.

Frank McDonough is a decorated tournament shooter and accomplished archery coach who has helped students to dozens of state and national titles. He's also a passionate bowhunter who knows that approaching your shooting with a competitor's mindset can help you in the field. Frank and Editor Christian Berg discuss some finer points of shooting and things you can do this off-season to be more successful next fall.

Throw out everything you know about whitetail hunting when you pursue the free-ranging sika deer that inhabit the marshes of Maryland's Eastern Shore. TJ Jenkins of Muddy Marsh Outfitters joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to discuss how these wiry, elusive members of the elk family — native to Japan — got to the Free State, the challenges of hunting them and why they draw dedicated bowhunting enthusiasts from across the country.

He's archery hunted for ornery hogs, gnarly gators, big bucks and more. Now, he has a trophy room that would make many hunters jealous — and he's only 8 years old! On this week's Bowhunting Podcast, KC Christopher and his dad, Blake, join Associate Editor Mark Demko to talk about the magical journey they've been on the past few years, with KC taking more than 30 animals before his 9th birthday. What a start!

On Nov. 1, one Pennsylvania bowhunting family recorded a day for the ages. Cody Gulvas killed a public-land, Pope and Young buck with his recurve bow, while his brother-in-law and Texas Rangers coach Corey Ragsdale won the World Series! Gulvas and Ragsdale join us to discuss the whirlwind 24 hours and how a love for archery and deer hunting keeps them connected throughout the year.

The New Year is still three weeks away, but we've got all your 2024 hunting bow information right here! Lancaster Archery's PJ Reilly hasn't just seen most of the year's best new hunting bows — he's shot them and produced video reviews highlighting top new features and technologies. PJ joins us to discuss the 2024 bow lineups from Mathews, Hoyt, Bowtech, Bear, Elite and more and share his personal thoughts on the new models.

Bowhunting after the rut and firearms season can be a daunting task. However, saddle-hunting icon John Eberhart has been doing it successfully for decades. Eberhart, who has taken 20 Pope and Young bucks from five states, joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to share tips on scoring on your dream buck when deer numbers are down, the rut is long over and the weather is downright gnarly. You won't want to miss what the Godfather of Saddle Hunting has to say!

Sooner or later, every bowhunter experiences a good run of bad luck, when absolutely nothing goes right. For Colorado bowhunter Danny Farris, the 2023 season was nearly four months of disaster, followed suddenly by two trophy whitetails in a span of just four days! Danny and Editor Christian Berg discuss how a positive attitude and refusal to quit are the keys to surviving the slumps and starting your next hunting hot streak.

Crossbow hunting continues to grow in popularity, and on this episode Barnett CEO Ryan Busbice joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to discuss what to look for if you're in the market for a new horizontal bow. Whether you are looking to purchase a first crossbow for your kids or upgrade your current rig with something better, this episode is one you won't want to miss!